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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3664) and 2 other sources
In the quiet community of Woodbridge, Connecticut, a family and circle of friends were left with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss following the disappearance of Jose Neto. At the time he went missing, he was a 34-year-old man in the prime of his life. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments are shrouded in uncertainty, with the exact date of his disappearance remaining vague, though it is believed to have been sometime in the spring of 2009. His sudden absence created a void in the lives of those who knew him, sparking a long and arduous search for answers that has stretched on for years.

Details about what Jose was wearing or his state of mind when he was last seen have not been widely publicized, leaving a painful lack of information for those who hold out hope for his return. He is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he stood at approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed around 170 pounds. These few details are the last tangible pieces of information available to the public, a stark reminder of the person who seemingly vanished without a trace from his life in Woodbridge.

The investigation into Jose Neto's disappearance has remained open, a cold case that continues to leave a family without closure. The years have passed, turning days into weeks, and weeks into an agonizingly long stretch of time filled with uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of quiet persistence in the face of limited information. A man in his mid-thirties disappeared from a Connecticut town, and the search for him has been a long and difficult journey for his loved ones, marked by the hope that one day, there will be a resolution to the lingering questions and an end to their painful wait.

Last Seen: May 1, 2009

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Flushing, New York - unidentified case UP5593
John Doe — Flushing, New York
UP5593 • Found May 31, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 73%210 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP16717
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP16717 • Found May 11, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP9178
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP9178 • Found Jul 1, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 87%198 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP115204
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP115204 • Found Dec 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%147 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 48–62 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Elizabeth, New Jersey
UP9762 • Found Jun 14, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%79 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 85%140 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Uniondale, New York
UP9130 • Found Mar 28, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–46 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%147 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8141
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8141 • Found Jun 26, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 63%123 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP114703
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP114703 • Found Nov 10, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 87%142 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP98787
John Doe — New York, New York
UP98787 • Found Dec 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%190 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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